About Us

Dr. Sean

Dr. Sean, as his patients know him, is a board-certified pediatric dentist who is a specialist in treating infants, children, and individuals with special health care needs. His training included dental school and two additional years specializing in pediatric dentistry. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center.

After four years serving uninsured children in the National Health Service Corps, Dr. Sean realized a great desire to help underserved children. Dr. Sean decided to seek further training as a specialist in dental care for children. Dr. Sean then completed a two-year post graduate residency program receiving his certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Iowa. During his training, Dr. Sean provided comprehensive care for well children and those with special needs including emergency care, conscious sedation, and treatment in the operating room under general anesthesia. Dr. Sean is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

As a specialist, Dr. Sean is trained to treat a wide variety of children with unique needs. He is trained and certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), basic life support, and is certified by the Colorado State Board of Dentistry to provide in-office sedations. Dr. Sean is on staff at St. Francis-Penrose Hospital, and Audubon Surgery Center where he provides care to children who require treatment under general anesthesia.

Throughout his dental career, Dr. Sean has been involved in dental mission trips helping disadvantaged children receive basic dental care. He has lead several dental mission trips throughout the world in various third world countries. He remains passionate to ensure that underserved children obtain the dental and medical care they need to become successful in life.

Dr. Sean believes in professional and community involvement and is an active member in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Colorado Springs Dental Society.

Dr. Sean lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and their five children. In his free time, Dr. Sean is involved with his church, cycling, ultimate frisbee, fly fishing, and dental mission trips. Dr. Sean and family enjoy being actively involved in the community, and are thankful to call Colorado Springs home.

Practice Philosophy

Our mission is to provide superior pediatric dental care and customer service. We are committed to being an enthusiastic team, excited about our patients and their lifelong oral health.

We want to make dental treatment comfortable and fun, creating positive dental experiences, so that our patients will continue good habits learned in childhood and become great adult dental patients.

We believe that when a child leaves our office with a positive experience, it will build their self-confidence that will carry over to other settings in life. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to be involved with the oral health and development of your child.

Our Team

Candace

Practice Administrator

Candace is a native of Colorado Springs and received her Expanded Duties Dental Assistant certificate from Pikes Peak Community College. She has been in the dental field for over 16 years. Her incredible knowledge of all facets of dentistry makes her invaluable to our team. Candace brings a wealth of managerial experience to the team and a passion for serving others. She seeks to make every family’s experience at Simply Kids Dental the best it can be.

Candace is married to her best friend and has two children. She enjoys motorcycle riding, boating, camping, traveling and watching football.

Jeannie

Outreach & Event Coordinator, Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Jeannie has been involved in dentistry for over 30 years. As our Outreach and Event Coordinator, she is given the opportunity to teach good dental hygiene to children through our “Dentist for a Day” program. She also loves to showcase the great care offered by our team at community events.

Jeannie, a native of Pueblo, received her Expanded Duties Dental Assistant certificate from the University of Southern Colorado. She and her husband have two sons and two granddaughters. She loves to travel, read, bake, and walk in the evenings.

Julia

Patient Care Coordinator, Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Julia is one of the original team members of Simply Kids Dental. Her passion is ensuring that children receive world-class care. Because of her joyful personality and 30+ years of experience in dentistry, she brings to the office a wealth of talent.

Born in Florida and raised in the South, Julia and her family have called Colorado home since 2007. Her education includes an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant certificate from Purdue University. In her free time, she sings in a touring praise band, “Nineveh Shore”, and works along-side her husband, Pastor Ted, in planting a church.

Camille

Insurance Coordinator

Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Camille has served four years active duty military in Wyoming and Texas. She has been in the dental field for over 10 years, working closely with patients and assisting them with all their insurance needs. She strives to bring a wonderful and professional experience to all of our patients.

In her free time, Camille enjoys spending time with her family and pets, and playing and watching sports.

Dailia

Administrative Assistant, Spanish Translator

Dalia, who is affectionately called “Dee”, was born in California, but was raised in Colorado Springs. She’s enjoying getting a head start in dentistry while finishing her senior year at Doherty High School. Dee has an effervescent passion for life that flows into a love for serving others. Her goal is to ensure that at each visit our patient's experience exceptional care at our office.

In her free time, Dee enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Linda

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Linda is a native to Colorado Springs and graduated from Pikes Peak Community College with an Associate in Applied Sciences. Since joining Simply Kids Dental, she has been an invaluable team member. She has excelled in every position she has held and this is what led her to our team. Linda joined Dr. Sean for his latest dental mission trip to Vietnam.

Linda is married and has two sons. Her hobbies include game nights, road trips, hiking, and traveling the world.

Nawal

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Nawal has been living in Colorado Springs since she was five. Nawal graduated from Pikes Peak Community College with an Associate’s degree in Dental Assisting, and has loved working in pediatric dentistry. She has been a valuable member of our team and is often requested by name because of her gentle touch and friendly nature.

Nawal, her husband, and son have welcomed a baby girl into their family. In her free time she enjoys exploring and hiking in Manitou Springs, as well as painting, charcoal drawings, and writing poetry.

Sandra

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Sandra grew up in Fountain, and completed the Expanded Duties Dental Assistant program at Intellitec Medical Institute. She brings to our team a vast amount of experiences working in the field of pediatric dentistry. Sandra is known for bringing a spark of joy to every child she treats.

She and her family still call Fountain home. Her hobbies include reading, hiking and spending time with her family.

Tianna

Dental Assistant

Nebraska-born, Tianna has called Colorado Springs home since she was 11 years old. She joined the Simply Kids Dental team after completing her internship with the PIMA Institute. She has quickly become an invaluable team-member, becoming cross-trained with the clinical and administrative aspects of our practice. Tianna loves working with children and her soft manner soothes our young patients who need an extra touch of calm.

When she is not working, or being a mom of two children, she enjoys Zip-lining and camping in the Colorado mountains.

Briana

Dental Assistant

Briana, a native of Colorado Springs, joined the Simply Kids Dental team after graduating from dental assistant training at PIMA Institute. Her love for children and dentistry has led her to become a pediatric dental assistant.

In her free time, Briana enjoys spending time with her son, watching movies, working out and playing basketball.

Yamilex

Dental Assistant

Yamilex, or better known as "Lexi," was born in California, but raised in Colorado Springs, CO. Yamilex graduated from PIMA Medical Institute after completing her training to become a dental assistant. She loves working with children and enjoys helping them improve their dental hygiene.

In her free time, Yamilex enjoys spending time with her daughter and drawing.

Darla

Clinical Technician

Darla is a true native of Colorado and attended Mitchell High School. Upon graduating, Darla earned her Cosmetology certificate and successfully advanced within her company. Darla now brings to our team a wealth of customer service and managerial experience.

Married for over 20 years, Darla has three children. Due to her passion for children, her family has recently adopted two more. In her free time, she helps her husband run One Springs Boxing Gym. Her family enjoys spending time together and traveling.

Community Involvement

Annual Patient Appreciation Party

Each summer, we want to thank our amazing patients and their families for the privilege of serving them at our annual Patient Appreciation Party. Nearly 1,000 people celebrate with us at our private movie screening and party! Festivities include games, prizes, and fun for the whole family. Planning is already underway for our next party. Register with us on Facebook to find out the latest details of this year’s party!

Dentist for a Day Field Trip

As a way to give back to our community, Simply Kids Dental offers a field trip program to entertain and educate children about dental health. We are happy to come right to your door or you can join us in our office. Fun props and songs are used to encourage daily brushing and flossing habits, along with lessons on healthy food choices. February is dental health month, but any time is a great time to teach the importance of good oral health! Contact us about scheduling a Dentist for a Day program for your Mom’s group, pre-school, daycare or any group that involves children.

Chick-Fil-A Patriot’s Festival

Our office wouldn't be standing without the dedicated service of our Colorado Springs emergency responders during the Waldo Canyon fire. We honor our local heroes of police, firefighters, and military through our sponsorship of the Kid’s Zone and Kid’s Patriotic Bicycle Parade at The Patriot's Festival. Our sponsorship allows us to show our support for local heroes and military personnel who ensure our safety and freedom. In addition, by registering with us on Facebook, we give an additional donation to the local charities honored at the event. Connect with us on Facebook for further details.

Halloween Candy Buy Back

Each year we sponsor a Halloween Candy Buy Back and buy back approximately 300 pounds of candy from our community. The first day after Halloween, Simply Kids Dental encourages trick-or-treaters to sell their candy back to Dr. Sean. We partner with Operation Gratitude to distribute candy and care packages to our troops serving overseas! We were proud to include inspirational letters and colorful pictures in the care packages that our patients made for our servicemen and women.

Life Network Walk for Life

We team with Life Network in their mission to promote the sanctity of life in the Pikes Peak region. We proudly sponsor a diaper drive, as well as their annual 5K Walk for Life, a family friendly event, which benefits the various community outreaches of Life Network.

Hope and Home Lemonade Brigade

The Lemonade Brigade is so much more than your typical 5K walk/run fundraiser. It is an opportunity for our community to stand together on behalf of children in foster care. Hope and Home, the largest foster care agency in Colorado Springs, mission is to transform lives by making “lemonade” out of any past traumatic situation. Our team has proudly sponsored this event over the years and look forward to running or walking for this worthy cause.

Mission Trips

Dr. Sean not only believes in giving back to the community, but to the world as well. Whether it's here in Colorado Springs at the KIND Clinic, or across the globe in 3rd world countries, he loves the opportunity to give back to children in need. Most of the children that Dr. Sean treats are blind, deaf-mute, or have other special healthcare needs. Dr. Sean gets his local patients involved by bringing care packages and gifts that were made by his patients. He also donated money to build two new classrooms and a playground to the school in Vietnam. One highlight to his recent trip was the actual opportunity to meet the 3 children his family sponsors in Kenya.